Abstract: In a transport container, at least one fuel assembly containing element including at least one fuel assembly is housed in a container having an inner surface portion to be fit to the at least one fuel assembly containing element. The inner surface portion has a predetermined shape substantially corresponding to a fit portion of the at least one fuel assembly containing element. The at least one fuel assembly containing element is pushed by a support against the inner surface portion of the container along a fixed support direction. Therefore, the fit portion of the at least one fuel assembly containing element is fit to the inner surface portion of the container so that the at least one fuel assembly containing element is fixedly supported to the container.

Abstract: A pair of scissors for cutting shellfish cleanly and shielding airborne matter created thereby from contacting a user. The pair of scissors include a stationary blade body, a moving blade body, and a shield. The moving blade body is pivotally attached to the stationary blade body and forms therewith a scissor-like device for cutting the shellfish. The shield shields the airborne matter created by cutting the shellfish from contacting the user, and is replaceably disposed on the moving blade body which allows the shield to be removed and washed.

Abstract: An ice fishing system is provided including a post having a lower end and an upper end. Also included is a fishing pole pivotally coupled to the upper end of the post with fishing line depending from an end thereof.

Abstract: A collapsible flower vase assembly for use in holding and preserving a plurality of long-stemmed flowers in an entrapped volume of water. The assembly includes an elongate and sleeve shaped body which defines a polygonal shape in cross section. Fold lines extend along a longitudinal length of the body and the body includes a first open end and second open end. A cork attachment corresponds in shape to the cross sectional shape of the sleeve body and is biasingly engaged against the second open end of the sleeve body so that the interior of the body is water tight and the attachment provides a pedestal base for the arraying the body in an upwardly extending fashion. The sleeve shaped body is further capable of being outwardly expanded from a first folded position to a second unfolded position prior to the cork attachment being releasably secured.

Abstract: An underwater inspection/repair apparatus comprises a sealing device provided around an opening portion of a watertight vessel, a pushing mechanism provided to the watertight vessel, a water discharge pump provided to the watertight vessel for discharging water in an inside of the watertight vessel, and a compressed air supplying device for supplying a compressed air into the inside of the watertight vessel. A top end of the sealing device is pushed against an inner wall surface of the reactor vessel by a reaction force generated when the pushing member of the pushing mechanism is pushed against the reactor internal structure, so that the inside of the watertight vessel can be isolated in a watertight manner. The pneumatic water discharge pump includes a pneumatic pressure cylinder driven by a pneumatic pressure, and a water discharge cylinder cooperated with the pneumatic pressure cylinder.

Abstract: The fishing lure kit of the present invention includes a frame and a plurality of soft outer bodies. The appearance of the lure can be altered by interchanging the various bodies. The bodies are removably secured to the frame by eyes which extend from the frame and which can be inserted into eye sockets formed in the soft outer bodies. In this way, the soft outer bodies can be interchanged without untying the fishing line from the frame. The eyes are also removably secured from the frame so that they may be interchanged.

Abstract: A hydroponic plant growth station having a growing board with a plurality of holes arranged in at least one vertical column of holes, a nutrient delivery channel disposed beneath the column of holes, and a supply of nutrient to the delivery channel.

Abstract: A fishing rod provided with a reel clamp and finger grip assembly for ergonomic comfort with ease of use when fishing in deep lakes and/or ocean waters having a feature to secure the rod and reel assembly to a boat to avoid loss of the rod and reel assembly. The clamp is arranged to mount the reel on the rod in front of the handle and the finger grip on the rod at a position circumferentially spaced from the reel. This assembly is arranged to free the hand and body of the fisherperson by providing an alternative grip to eliminate tension and fatigue while fishing for long periods of time.

Abstract: A system for providing a liquid to a plant or tree stand comprising a liquid reservoir connected via tubing to a liquid control assembly having a liquid level control section positioned on the lower end of an adjustable vertical section with straps for attachment to a tree. The liquid level control section comprises a lever arm/float assembly positioned within the tree stand for maintaining a predetermined liquid level within the tree stand. As the liquid in the tree stand is depleted the float drops and the opposite end of a float lever arm penetrates a channel raising a metal ball which permits liquid to enter the tree stand through the liquid level control assembly connected to the tubing from the reservoir. As the liquid rises in the tree stand, the float is forced upward causing the opposite end of the float lever to drop resulting in the metal ball lowering to seal the channel thereby stopping the liquid flow into the tree stand.

Abstract: The fishing lure kit of the present invention includes a frame and a plurality of soft outer bodies. The appearance of the lure can be altered by interchanging the various bodies. The bodies are removably secured to the frame by eyes which extend from the frame and which can be inserted into eye sockets formed in the soft outer bodies. In this way, the soft outer bodies can be interchanged without untying the fishing line from the frame. The eyes are also removably secured from the frame so that they may be interchanged.

Abstract: The ice fishing hole cover and indicator generally includes a base having a pole engagement end which is adapted to hold a conventional ice fishing rod and reel. A cover end is positioned opposite to the pole engagement end which includes a catch. A trip latch is provided which is adapted for adjustable and releasable engagement to the catch. The trip latch is rotatably engaged to the cover indicator which, in turn, is pivotally engaged to the cover end of the base. A fishing line is engaged to the trip latch to release the indicator cover from the cover end for vertical positioning relative thereto upon the taking of the bait by a fish. The base and cover end are adapted to be placed over an ice fishing hole, preventing the freezing thereof during ice fishing activities. The indicator cover, upon release from the cover end, functions to advise a fisherman as to the existence of a fish on the fisherman's line.

Abstract: A tree watering device comprises a funnel having an aperture at one end coupled to an elongated tubing which extends horizontally for a predetermined distance and then downwardly into a tree stand which contains water for the base of a tree mounted therein. The hollow tubing includes an aperture in the wall thereof in the portion mounted within the stand and a C-shaped element protruding through the wall of the tubing opposite the aperture. The C-shaped element restricts the movement of a float between the legs which protrude through the wall. The aperture emits a gurgling sound when water is poured into the funnel until the water level rises causing the float to cover the hole causing the gurgling to cease and indicating that it is time to cease adding water.

Abstract: The substitute component is made of two mating layers of VELCRO.TM. material shaped in planform to resemble the body of a bait fish. The component can be manipulated during or after assembly to curve it to cause it to simulate the motions of an injured fish as it moves through water. The layers can be impregnated with material which provides fish attracting odors.

Abstract: A multiple function hydroponics system consisting of three major components; a plant pot container, a reservoir container and a pumping chamber. The plant pot container has a drainage tube down into the reservoir, this drainage tube height is adjusted to determine the upper level that the liquid can reach within the plant pot container. For a ebb and flow type operation of the assembly there is a siphon tubes from the bottom of the plant pot container back into the pumping chamber to drain the plant pot container each cycle. For top down watering or a drip system a watering tube assembly is installed so that each plant has an fluid outlet opening. The liquid pumping chamber, which contains a cycling container, is connected to the bottom of the reservoir with tubing and a one way valve allowing liquid to enter. When in the top down watering mode, the height of the drainage tube within the plant pot container is lowered so as to allow complete drainage back into the reservoir.

Abstract: An animal trap of the type having a base, back wall and side walls made of metal mesh and a roof or lid made of metal sheet. A vertically sliding door is provided at the front of the trap which is held in an upper open position by a trigger mechanism until the trigger mechanism is released by an animal stepping on a bait pan inside the trap. The trap is provided with door slides snap-fitted on the opposite side walls at the front of the trap which improves the rigidity of the trap and the effectiveness of door operation. The slides are extrusions in metal or plastic, each having a first channel which snaps onto the respective side wall and a second perpendicular channel forming a guideway receiving one edge of the door.

Abstract: An automatic spot weed sprayer which is self-adjusting in the vertical to compensate for changes in crop height as the device moves along a row of crop. In a preferred embodiment, the invention is secured to the tool bar of a tractor which also carries a series of cultivators for removing weeds between crop rows. A photoelectric sensor passes down each row, just above the crop, to detect weeds which typically grow faster and therefore higher than the crop itself. When the beam is broken by a weed, a signal is sent to a Programmable Logic Computer (PLC) which then triggers a spray nozzle to dispense herbicide by a time delay based on the speed of the tractor. Concurrently, two sets of vertically spaced photoelectric sensors continually monitor crop height and signal the PLC to raise and lower the spray bar to compensate for crop height changes as the sprayer travels about the field.